A WEEK LATER
I couldnt believe how quickly my life had changed in the past few weeks. I was suddenly whipped
up in a world I didnt know even existed. It was a whirlwind of sorts. I knew I should be scared of
the fact that Katherine was out there searching for me,of all people, but the fear wasnt there. I had
Damon and his little brother Stefan to protect me.
I woke up freezing cold and pulled the sheets up to my neck. "Great. Why is it so dang cold in here
in the middle of summer?" I complained.
"That would a wonderful invention called the Air Conditioner,Elena." Damon replied walking
into her room.
"Oh really now. And why are you here so early in the morning." I groaned.
" Elena, its not early. Its like 11:30. So get out of bed you lazy bum." he joked.
I glared at him before finally getting out of the bed. "Where is everyone?" I asked noticing the house
was empty. " I got here as Alaric and Jenna were leaving for work. And Jeremy is at the grill with
Anna." he replied sitting on the edge of the bed.
"Woah, youve been here quite a while then. You should have just woken me up." I said.
"You needed your rest. I just relaxed on the couch and watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Which is a very good movie, I must say." he said.
"Well thanks for letting me sleep but now its time to get up and eat some lunch." I said walking to
the door. "Actually, lets go to the grill for some food." he suggested.
"You know that is a very good idea. I wasnt really looking forward to eating that healthy cereal
Jenna just insists on buying." I said grabbing clothes from the closet and heading to the bathroom.
I shut the door and locked it tight before beginning the daily routine of getting myself ready.
My stomach began to rumble. "Elena hurry up. I know youre hungry." Damon said.
"I cant believe you can actually hear that. UGH, I will be out in a minute." I groaned. He smirked
as he lay down sideways on my bed.
Finally I felt presentable and entered back into my room. Damon sat up and walked over to
me giving me a big embrace. "You look absolutely beautiful today." he whispered into my ear.
"Thanks." I said blushing. He looked down at me and leaned in. I knew what was going to happen next
and I closed my eyes as his lips touched mine. It was a beautiful moment and I never wanted it to
end. But far too soon I had to pull away for air.
"Lets go before you starve." he said leading me out to his old Camero. We sped off down the
road to the Mystic Grill. The place was pretty filled up but we found a booth upstairs near the back corner. I
could see, through the banister, Jeremy and Anna shooting a game of pool below us. He looked so
much happier now than he ever did with Vikki. I smiled.
"What are you thinking about?" Damon asked pulling me back to reality. "Just how happy
Jeremy looks with Anna down there. He doesnt seem like the loner boy that he was just a few weeks
ago before she came into his life." I replied.
"You know. I am pretty much just like Jeremy. You cant see the change that has happened in my life
since you came into it. You would be shocked at what little humanity I had left. But you brought me
back right before it was too late for me." Damon said.
I took his hand in mine," Thank you Damon for just being such an amazing man. I will always
be here for you." I smiled. The waitress came by and took our orders at that moment. I got the
biscut,bacon,grits, and scrambled eggs. Damon ordered a drink from the bar.
After she left we began to talk about the dream. "Have you had that dream anymore?" Damon
asked. "A few times but it keeps getting clearer. I can see the people who are on the floor dead
now." I said. He looked concerned. "Who?"
"All the people Ive ever loved or cared about...Caroline,Bonnie, Matt, Tyler, Jeremy, Anna, Stefan,
Jenna, and Alaric."
Damon sat there stunned.
"It will be okay Elena. I promise. Stefan and I will keep an eye on everyone and try in every possible
way to keep them safe." he said.
"Thanks. I hope it will be enough. Katherine seems really strong.." I sighed.
"She is. She really is. She's tricked me, and Stefan. Killed countless people. She has no humanity left
she shut it off years ago." he trailed off.
"You know Katherine?" I asked puzzled. "Yeah..Stefan and I both dated her in 1864. What a mistake
that was. She is the one who turned us both. But thats a conversation for another time." He said
watching the waitress arrive with my order and his drink.
All I could think of was that I was in trouble and probably all my loved ones too. I began to feel scared and sick as the
realization sunk in of the seriousness of the situation.